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April 19, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Thome Ship Management expands in the Philippines
    ON the cusp of a global seafarer shortage, Singapore-based tanker management specialist Thome Ship Management has expanded its presence in the Philippines, with a new state-of-the-art training centre to help ensure the future supply of qualified crew.
  • Manila revamping maritime legal framework
    THE Philippines is embarking on a major consolidation and revamp of its maritime legal framework to create a new National Maritime Code, as it seeks to 'revitalise and strengthen' its maritime sector, according to a government official.
  • Greek cruise tragedy not expected to hurt holiday bookings
    THE sinking of a cruise ship off the island of Santorini and the resulting oil spill are not expected to dampen strong holiday bookings expected for Greece this summer, the head of a world tourism body said.
  • Greek ship owner sues JPMorgan over investment losses in Russia
  • Tianjin Port's H2 profit surges 40%
  • 59% plunge in orders for Japan shipbuilders
  • Russia plans world's longest tunnel linking Alaska

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong harbour Q1 throughput tops 5.5m TEU, up 2.3pc
  • Shijiazhuang boasts of a new logistics park
  • NYK receives environmental award from Japanese government
  • Beijing plans to open fourth mega logistics hub
  • Hanjin Shipping named Ocean Carrier of the Year by Owens Corning
  • Lasw-Beijing to act as agent for AA and KE
  • Emirate's Mercator joins Cargo 2000
  • SITC Logistics' unit wins IATA's 'Outstanding Agent' award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TS Lines provides more comprehensive South Asia-Africa port coverage
  • Greatship takes delivery of modern PSV
  • J.B. Infotech & IMTC holding programmes on Friday & Sat.
  • SCI declares interim dividend of 85 pc
  • Gems and jewellery exports sparkle in 2006-07
  • Private companies line up to build & develop jetties in Gujarat
  • Mumbai Port starts new fiscal with a bang!
  • 30 players attend meet on Vizhinjam ICTT project
  • Surveys for rail freight corridor work begin
  • Work on Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor likely to begin in Jan. 2008
  • NCAER projects 2007-08 GDP growth at 8.3 pc
  • Exporters urge govt to halt rupee appreciation
  • Sugar export subsidy plan dropped
  • Nath to unveil annual supplement to FTP today
  • Drawback committee given time till June 30 to submit report

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Gondrand Group enhances management
  • Höegh Autoliners strengthens presence in Korea
  • Qantas to increase New York flights
  • Poland to fund three container projects
  • Ozburn-Hessey and MKD cooperate in USA
  • Australia: National Rail and Freightcorp sold

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Teekay and Torm buy OMI
  • Euronav feels lower rates
  • Nordic American Tanker set for further expansion
  • ASRY's busy quarter

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • ABG takes FORAN license

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Port of Portland reaches deal for Rivergate property leases
  • General Motors taps Matson as best supplier for 2006
  • Horizon cutting fares between Bellingham/Seattle
  • Port of Astoria predicts record cruise season in '08
  • US donating detection gear to be used in Mexican ports

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Teekay and Torm to buy OMI
    DEAL worth $2.2bn will see Teekay getting OMI's suezmax operations and Torm taking its product tankers.
  • Potential suitors vie to mark OMI card
  • Yangzijiang share price soars on debut
    CHINESE shipbuilder's share price rises by 45% on first day of trading on Singapore Exchange.
  • Teekay spins off conventional tanker business
    NEW company, named Teekay Tankers, set to launch IPO during second half of the year.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Princess transfers naming ceremonies
    PRINCESS Cruises has cancelled the Santorini naming ceremonies of the new Emerald Princess and Royal Princess
  • Sea motorways tenders opened
    TENDERS have been opened for motorways of the sea services linking Atlantic ports of Spain and France with northern France
  • Teekay spinning off again
    TEEKAY Shipping will create yet another publicly listed spin-off, Teekay Tankers, via an IPO planned for 2H07
  • Pemex charters to rebuild ageing fleet
    PEMEX, Mexico's state-run energy company, will soon time charter up to ten new product tankers to help rebuild its ageing fleet
  • Mexican ports join Megaports
    FOUR Mexican ports that account for 90% of the country's container throughput will soon start scanning boxes for nuclear weapons
  • Yangzijiang stock soars
  • Portugal bids for Brazil exports
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
  • Zaliv yard pushes for export orders
  • Marshall Islands targets LNG ships
  • Russian pipeline companies to merge
  • Piracy attacks lowest in 10 years
  • Short-sea needed to tackle congestion

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • CN won't lift lockout until law is official
    Locked-out union workers won't be back on the job until later in the week despite the passing of back-to-work legislation by lawmakers.
  • Rail tax breaks proposed
  • Carriers: Hazmat shippers key to avoiding disaster
  • Bankrupt Sea Containers shuffles management
  • Torm, Teekay buy OMI
  • NYCT rail link reopened
  • CSX earnings slip
  • Cargolux adds Atlanta gateway
  • Anchorage airport to expand airfreight facilities
  • Hutchison wins Brisbane box pact
  • Japan export ship orders climb

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Canadian parliament passes railway back-to-work bill
    Canada's federal parliament has approved legislation to force striking employees at Canadian National Railway back to work.
  • OOIL port sale still stalled by investment fund standoff
    OOIL has reported that its sale of the New York Container Terminal is still being held back by the authority's insistence on funds up front.
  • California to "Clean Trucks" with truck-company licensing and employment requirements
  • Antwerp's 24% March boom "mostly" organic growth, despite Rotterdam troubles
  • Maersk seeks coastal clarification in New Zealand High Court
  • OOCL sees 6% increase in Q1 Asia-Europe per-teu incomes
  • Tightened customs import control causes congestion at Tanjung Priok
  • Tianjin Port to triple capacity to 6m teu by 2010
  • Kerala's Vizhinjam project pre-bid meeting attracts 43
  • Maersk launches Bangalore-Chennai blocktrain
  • Charter market weakness concentrated in smaller sizes

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Two alliances
    Bjorn Moller talks about what led to one alliance with Torm and the possible future of a second alliance with Frontline.
  • George locks in
    Economou-controlled DryShips is balancing its charter mix with four less-than-a-year time charters.
  • Yangzijiang IPO tops SGD 1bn
    Underwriters take up over allotments as Chinese shipbuilder continues to wow investors.
  • A price too dear?
    Bravo, OMI, says analyst chorus, but did Teekay and Torm pay too much for the Stamford-based tanker owner?
  • Sovcomflot needs suezmaxes
    Transneft wants Russian owner to order four 160,000-dwt ships to handle increased exports at Baltic port of Primorsk.
  • Making money
    Teekay says it will pad its earnings right away in OMI deal as execs brush aside suggestions they overpaid for Connecticut owner.
  • Profits triple for Q-Ship
    Flurry of stock buying as tanker and gas operator records another jump in earnings.
  • Cala hedges its bets
    US "underwater" cruiseship company looking to Northrop Grumman to build vessels as Maltese yard deal hope fades.
  • One dead on UK ship off Greece
    Suspected heart failure kills unnamed man on Imperial Shipping vessel loading at Milos.
  • $5m shy Di
    Diana Shipping confirms capesize newbuilding purchase at rate only slightly below previous estimate.
  • Damen tallies another tug
    Dutch shipbuilder to build ASD 2411 unit for Hamburg towage operation Petersen & Alpers.
  • Share surge for Yangzijiang
    Investors push price of Chinese shipbuilder up 40% on inaugural day on the Singapore exchange.
  • MES cranks up dividend
    Improved profit forecasts for 2007 prompt Japanese yard to dish out more cash.
  • Pietro Barbaro orders fourth
    Italian owner back at MNP's Krasnoye Sormovo for latest in series of 5,000-dwt products carriers.
  • Out of Africa
    Emirates Shipping Lines is planning new Gulf/Indian/Africa and Africa ' Far East liner services.
  • FOP cocks revolver
    FPSO offshoot Fred Olsen Production pulls trigger on new $500m credit facility to rearrange current deal.
  • Acergy continues winning streak
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel player posts higher first quarter profit as activity soars.
  • No conspiracy
    Indonesia clears reconstruction agency and shipyard of alleged collusion in ferry tender.
  • More spin from Teekay
    Another IPO on the way from Vancouver tanker owner, following deal to buy OMI with partner Torm.
  • CSG surges in first quarter
    Chinese state-owned boxship, tanker and bulker company posts profit and cargo volume rise.
  • Numbers up at OOCL
    Hong Kong container line sees double-digit growth in revenue and liftings in first quarter of 2007.
  • Cheng chops charter
    Euronav set to receive 'compensation' of $20.8m after owner cuts Shinyo Landes fixture short.
  • Maersk ups bunkers
    Danish containership giant increases bunker surcharge on Mediterranean ' US route by 25%.
  • FreeSeas fixes
    US-listed handysize bulker player secures twelve month employment for one of its two ships.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Teekay, Torm to acquire OMI
  • Report: EC plans carbon dioxide trading for ships
  • Shipping lines ignore Indian information disclosure requirement
  • Raymond: Explore short-sea now or face intermodal crisis
  • Marshall Islands registry soars past 36 million tons, 1,400 vessels
  • Air China, Cathay plan new cargo carrier
  • Air China first quarter cargo up 15.5 percent
  • Canadian Pacific Railway labor talks break down
  • Many companies claim C-TPAT security program generates ROI
  • Agility relocating European office to Switzerland
  • JDA Software forecasts beating first-quarter expectations
  • Auto parts maker Yazaki signs deal for GT Nexus logistics platform
  • Fittipaldi Logistics signs deal with Qualcomm
  • Wal-Mart warehouse fetches prime price in Kansas City
  • McLane gears up for new Pa. distribution center
  • BDP Partnering with Genesis in U.K.
  • Long Beach port gives conditional support to container fee bill
  • NYCT complains about terminal sale conditions
  • Finnish port open logistics complex

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • Torm and Teekay to buy OMI
    Dampskibsselskabet Torm A/S together with Teekay Shipping have laid an offer for the shares in the US based tanker ...
  • BW Gas remains in Norway
    Leading LPG carrier owner/operator Bergesen Worldwide Gas (BW Gas) will have to remain in Norway, unless the owner, Helmut ...
  • Bourbon Dolphin enquiry begins Friday
    An enquiry into the capsizing and sinking of Bourbon Dolphin, 75 nautical miles north west of Shetland, begins in a ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 18, 2007
  • ConocoPhillips expands European ship supply operations
    Direct sales to ships of LSFO from own refineries begins in UK with moves afoot for similar service in Germany.
  • Arbitration court asked to intervene in St. Petersburg dispute
    Supplier fights challenges to use of loading berth.
  • EU won't wait for IMO action on CO2
    Commission confirms plans to add ship emissions to CO2 trading scheme, green group says its 'not enough'.
  • 'Bunker 60' publishes its final edition
    Lloyd's List ends publication of its specialist marine-fuel news service.
  • Rotterdam market remains quiet
  • China to issue 15 oil import licences
    The 15 new firms will need to meet strict criteria before being granted the import licence.
  • Pirate attacks fall in Southeast Asia
    Report says attacks fell to their lowest level in five years in Q1, 2007.
  • Maersk raises bunker surcharge
    Surcharge to be increased on services between the Mediterranean and US/Canada
  • Port authority, traders at odds on Busan sales
    Busan Port Authority expects year-on-year bunker sales to increase, but traders think otherwise.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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